The ABA journal, read by half the nation’s million lawyers, covers the trends and people in law practice from Wall Street to Main Street. It’s a magazine that lawyers fan out and keep on their desks.
Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti interviewed ABA Journal editor and publisher Allen Pusey.
John Tarpley
The ABA Journal is the flagship publication of the American Bar Association, with a monthly circulation of 1 million. A full-featured website and several e-newsletters complement the magazine. It covers the legal profession’s latest trends, people, and finances from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. HeinOnline’s ABA Law Library Collection Periodicals database features all current and historical issues of the journal, as well as 44 titles that were previously only available to ABA members through their section publications.
John Tarpley is a partner at Lewis King and practices in tort, product liability, and a wide range of insurance-related matters in state and federal courts. He regularly defends trucking companies and their employees in trial and at mediations in Tennessee and nationwide. He also represents businesses in various commercial/casualty disputes and is certified as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator.
During his undergraduate and medical school years at Vanderbilt University, Tarpley worked in a tertiary care mission hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, where he directed the training for general surgery residents and helped establish a nursing school. He later served as Program Director for General Surgery at the Nashville VA MC and Vanderbilt University from 1993 to 2016.
The 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan protected the civil rights movement from attacks on its leaders and set a standard for determining whether a plaintiff’s speech was defamatory. Since then, the First Amendment has evolved to include several exceptions. Despite these changes, the principle of actual malice remains at the core of libel law.
Dana Montalto shares how she got involved in veterans’ legal services and discusses common questions that lawyers have when considering pro bono work in this area. She also discusses the importance of establishing a network of volunteer lawyers and the benefits of participating in a mentorship program.
The ABA Journal’s annual Best Law Firms survey provides an in-depth look at the top firms across various practice areas, from corporate finance to labor and employment. The 2022 rankings are based on feedback from more than 9,000 clients and reflect the quality of firms’ practices and client service and the strength of their litigation departments.
Allen Pusey
There isn’t much in our modern lives that the law doesn’t touch. It governs business, health care, our relationships, and the way we interact with one another. The ABA Journal is the flagship publication of the American Bar Association and is read by half of the nation’s million lawyers each month. It covers the legal profession’s trends, people, and finances from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. Allen Pusey, a journalist with 27 years of experience, edits the ABA Journal.
He joined the ABA Journal staff as managing editor in 2007 and was named editor-in-chief in October 2011. He previously worked at the Dallas Morning News, where he served as a reporter, special projects editor, and U.S. Supreme Court correspondent. One of his signature projects was a study of 14,000 Dallas County jurors that revealed significant bias in the jury system. He holds a B.A. from Davidson College in North Carolina and attended the University of Texas at Dallas.
The ABA journal is published by the American Bar Association and is distributed to its 400,000 members nationwide. It has been the official journal of the ABA since 1985. It provides balanced discussions on current labor and employment law developments to meet the practical needs of attorneys, judges, and administrators. The journal’s editorial work is a collaboration of faculty and student editors.
The ABA Journal has been praised for its diverse content and engaging storytelling. The magazine has a long history of publishing stories that matter to its audience, including those about the Supreme Court, emerging technology, and the law business. The ABA Journal is also known for its outstanding use of graphics and photos, and its pages are well-designed.
Courtney Cox
The ABA Journal is the leading peer-reviewed publication of the American Bar Association. The journal is available in print and online to members of the ABA. Its editorial home from 2009 to 2018 was the University of Minnesota Law School. The journal is edited by Faculty Co-Editors Professors Stephen F. Befort ’74 and Laura J. Cooper, with the help of law student staff and editors.
Courteney Bass Cox is an American actress, director, and producer best known for her role as Monica Geller on the NBC sitcom Friends. She has also appeared in several film franchises and television shows. She was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award for her work on the show. Cox is also a successful businesswoman and has launched her line of home care products.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Cox was a model before she started her acting career. She began with a minor role in Family Ties (1982). After a string of unmemorable movies, Cox found her big break in 1994 when she was cast as the titular character in the famous sitcom Friends. She became a household name and earned an American Comedy Award nomination for her work on the show.
After the end of the Central Perk era, Cox starred in several other television and film projects. In 2007, she starred in the FX series Dirt as Lucy Spiller, a cynical tabloid editor. She and her then-husband, David Arquette, were the series’ executive producers. Cox also starred in the comedy film Bedtime Stories, reuniting her with Adam Sandler.
Cox was married to actor David Arquette from 1999 until their divorce in 2013. They have one daughter together, Coco. Cox is currently dating Johnny McDaid, an Irish band Snow Patrol member.
Outside of acting, Cox is an advocate for people with disabilities. She has visited schools and communities to speak about the importance of access for people with visual impairments. She is also involved with the advocacy group Disability Rights Advocates, which recently filed a lawsuit against the electronic library Scribd on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind.
ABA Journal Board of Editors
The editors of the ABA journal, read by half of the nation’s 1 million lawyers every month, are charged with keeping readers informed about legal developments and trends. They also write editorials and conduct interviews and research. The ABA Journal’s staff includes a mix of full-time and part-time writers, law students, and experienced lawyers.
The ABA Journal is the official publication of the American Bar Association, the world’s largest voluntary professional association for lawyers. The ABA is an independent, not-for-profit organization that advocates for the rule of law and the interests of the legal profession, promotes programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and helps improve the administration of justice. The ABA Journal is the most widely read publication of its kind. It covers the legal industry’s people, practices, and finances from Wall Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. It is a must-read for any lawyer.
Editors of the ABA Journal strive to reach diverse audiences and serve the needs of a broad range of lawyers and legal professionals. They are committed to high standards of ethical journalism and integrity and to presenting balanced discussions of current labor and employment law issues. They are also committed to providing access to the ABA Journal and its content, regardless of where an attorney is located or their practice area.
Judge Herbert Dixon, who has been chair of the ABA Journal Board for almost three years, has worked hard to reach a wider audience and build relationships with lawyers nationwide. He believes the future of the ABA is in its digital platforms. He recently joined Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson on Legal Talk Network to discuss his vision for the ABA Journal’s future.
During the interview, Judge Dixon discussed how he grew up reading the ABA Journal. He credited the publication for helping him develop his interest in writing and law. He also spoke about how the ABA Journal has changed over the years. He has seen it transition from a traditional print magazine to a multimedia publishing platform with a website, daily blogs, and email newsletters.